The Climbing Tree

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 400 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• Meals provided
• Snacks provided
• Skill classes
• Part-time care

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

523718

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

May 1997

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

14 inspections on record, most recent Aug 10, 2026. 6 of 19 visits and reports cited a standard. 5 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Aug 10, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• May 21, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 29, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

    The annual sanitation inspection was expired.

    Corrected Oct 10, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 26, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Feb 25, 2025Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

    The changing mat in the two year old classroom was ripped. Note: changing mat was replaced during this inspectiion.

    Corrected Feb 25, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    One child epi pen was expired.

    Corrected Apr 30, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Nov 26, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Dec 1, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 29, 2023Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.701(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization

    The incident/illness report form was not completed within 48 hours of the incident.

    Corrected Dec 28, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Nov 28, 2023Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    One infant did have current infant feeding.

    Corrected Dec 1, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Oct 29, 2023Self-reported incident4 standards cited

  • 746.2805(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

    Based on the findings from a DFPS investigation, corporal punishment was used on a child in care when the caregiver picked up a child by one arm in an aggressive manner and resulted in physical abuse.

    Corrected Dec 29, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    Based on the findings from a DFPS investigation caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement when not asking for assistance when needed which resulted in a child being abused as well as a caregiver not intervening when the abuse occurred.

    Corrected Dec 29, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.701(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

    Based on the findings from a DFPS investigation, an incident report was not written informing the parents that the incident occurred.

    Corrected Dec 29, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1201(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

    Based on the findings from a DFPS investigation, one caregiver was found Reason To Believe for Physical Abuse and another caregiver was found Reason To Believe for Neglectful Supervision.

    Corrected Dec 29, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Feb 27, 2023InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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